Cyril Nichols

Cyril Nichols is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 32nd district since April 8, 2021.

Nichols was appointed on April 8, 2021, to fill the seat of former state Representative Andre Thapedi after Thapedi resigned on March 17, 2021. Nichols dropped out of the 2024 Democratic primary for re-nomination, leaving Lisa Davis, an assistant public defender, the sole candidate in the primary.

Early life, education, and career
Nichols is the associate athletics director for City Colleges of Chicago.

As of July 3, 2022, Representative Nichols is a member of the following Illinois House committees:


 * Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools (HELO)
 * Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges (HTRR)